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TjXiong
08-09-2012, 05:56 PM
So I recently opened the top on my GST and I noticed it wont go all the way down. Looking closer at it the link that is near bow 2 (both side) is bent. Has anyone here personally used the Ebay Link Kit? I have search and read some review on it and it seems to be great. Thought I ask before purchasing them to fix the link and replace the top.:mad:

Goat Blower
08-09-2012, 10:09 PM
I don't know about that kit, but I had a bent bar that retracted the convertible top on my M3 and I replaced it with OEM parts. You might be better off just replacing the individual parts from the dealer, they're not that expensive.

TkrPerformance
08-09-2012, 11:57 PM
They are a lot beefer than the thin crap Mitsu used. And uses a cable in over elastic to pull the bar down when the top folds. I will be getting a set of them some time. I have bent mine back a few to many times.

blageo23
08-10-2012, 05:12 AM
I run those on my car. Never have had Issues since.

TjXiong
08-10-2012, 11:57 AM
Thanks guys; look like Ill be getting the set soon. As far as OEM; I would like to get them but as this is a common problem I don't have the money to replace them every time they bend.

Goat Blower
08-10-2012, 02:22 PM
That makes sense. The bar that bent on mine couldn't be bent back straight, I could see where beefier bars would help.

TjXiong
08-11-2012, 05:24 PM
Ok so I got the kit and installing them as I type here. I got the link to connect but as I read the instructions its not clear to me of where I attach the cable? It says to pull cable end back to center on #3 top bow...can anyone help me on this?

blageo23
08-11-2012, 09:01 PM
Idk if this helps but...
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-exterior-interior/77418-common-spyder-convertible-top-problems-link-motor-drive-pin.html

I can't remember what they are talking about there. I could check mine out tomorrow afternoon